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In Search of Kings and Conquerors
Gertrude Bell and the Archaeology of the Middle East
In Search of Kings and Conquerors
Gertrude Bell and the Archaeology of the Middle East
Description
At the height of her career, Bell journeyed into the heart of the Middle East retracing the steps of the ancient rulers who left tangible markers of their presence in the form of castles, palaces, mosques, tombs and temples. Among the many sites she visited were Ephesus, Binbirkilise and Carchemish in modern-day Turkey as well as Ukhaidir, Babylon and Najaf within the borders of modern Iraq. Lisa Cooper here explores Bell's achievements, emphasizing the tenacious, inquisitive side of her extraordinary personality, the breadth of her knowledge and her overall contribution to the archaeology of the Middle East. Featuring many of Bell's own photographs, this is a unique portrait of a remarkable life.
Table of Contents
Chapter 2: First forays into archaeology
Chapter 3: Euphrates journey
Chapter 4: Ukhaidir: desert splendour
Chapter 5: Encounters in the heart of Mesopotamia
Chapter 6: Bridging past and present: Gertrude Bell and the new Iraq
Product details
| Published | Jan 28 2016 |
|---|---|
| Format | Ebook (Epub & Mobi) |
| Edition | 1st |
| Extent | 336 |
| ISBN | 9780857728968 |
| Imprint | I.B. Tauris |
| Illustrations | 104 bw integrated |
| Publisher | Bloomsbury Publishing |
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